Colleen Brand, PhD, APRN, NNP-BC

Advanced Practice Nurse of the Year

Colleen Brand has more than 40 years of neonatal nursing experience. Since graduating from a diploma program in 1975 she has held a variety of roles in Texas Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit including staff nurse, transport nurse, nurse manager, research nurse and nurse educator. Colleen is an accomplished author and has been the recipient of several awards in recognition of her nursing expertise.